Bennett Associates has been commissioned on several
occasions to perform site inspections of support systems at Drax Power Station.
The objective of a Site Inspection is to establish that the
existing support system is soundly engineered and fit for purpose.
The inspection is carried out on operational pipe supports and
systems. The Bennett Associates' engineer will establish the pipework geometry
from existing drawings or by site observations and then investigate the security
of each support. Such investigation includes loose bolts, standards of welding,
loading of the supports, support alignment and conformity of the specified
design.
A visual inspection of the plant is made to establish the
condition of the supports, and a physical inspection to determine the details of
the supports, their location, any restrictions to the pipework, and whether the
correct load is being carried in hot and cold conditions.
During an inspection the engineer pays particular attention to
structural steelwork, scantlings, condition of spring supports, sling rods, pipe
clips or straps, shackle pins and any other attachments to load bearing
components.
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